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Shame on you and this forum!

AchingAudrey2008-11-30 21:40:11it has to be tapered because the cortisol production of your adrenal adjusts its production downward if you have artificial cortisol (prednisone) in your system.  Tapering allows the adrenals to kick back into normal production.
And as to why you take it when you are feeling better...feeling better doesn't mean the inflammtion has been knocked back

Shame on you and this forum!

AchingAudrey2008-11-30 21:40:29always ask your doctor or pharmacist the drug is prescribed.  Never take a script without understanding why you take it
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